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In case you missed the fun, IBM's Watson took home Jeopardy's top prize in this week's battle of man vs. machine. We already got a firsthand account of what it's like to compete against a computer from Jeopardy champ Ken Jennings, and now you can see for yourself how Watson dominated the game (and Ken's hilarious submission to the "computer overlords") in this Final Jeopardy clip! Read more
Last night, IBM's Watson super computer beat the humans in three rounds of head to head action. Jeopardy champ Ken Jennings recently connected with quiz show fans during an online live chat on The Washington Post's website, giving an insider's look at what it's like to play a game of trivia against a computer. We've already given you a peek at how IBM's Watson processes information, and now Ken Read more
Jeopardy champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter go up against an IBM computer named Watson tonight, in the second of three episodes airing Feb. 14-16, 2011. Watson tied with Brad Rutter last night, and in case you missed it during the opening, check out this behind-the-scenes look at how Watson processes clues and information. Will he take home the win? Tune in to find out! Read more
Jeopardy royalty Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter are back in the game after netting millions in winnings, and they're facing their toughest opponent yet — a computer. IBM's $1 million Watson computer is scheduled to compete against the duo in prime time next month, but in the first round of practice, the computer won. In fact, Watson didn't answer any questions incorrectly, though it did stay Read more
Emma Watson has grown up in front of our very eyes. In 2001, she won our hearts making her debut as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, and since then, we've seen her career skyrocket. Emma starred in two Burberry campaigns, has designed eco-conscious collections for both People Tree and Alberta Ferretti, and was recently named the face of Lancôme — not bad for a girl of 21. She Read more
It's hard to imagine Emma Watson as that sweet 9-year-old playing Hermione in Harry Potter movies when you look at her here. The dark eyes, the sparkling runway looks, those intensely glossy lips — it all suggests the 21-year-old actress is hitting her adult groove, and that's a sophisticated groove. It's clear Emma has grown up right before our eyes. For the full article, where Emma discusses Read more
Though CBS cut some shows from its schedule, the network is lining up its new series to fill up its schedule. Check out the details below to get up to speed on the brand-new shows you'll be seeing on CBS this Fall. COMEDIES Friend Me: This comedy stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Nicholas Braun as best friends who move to LA to work at Groupon and struggle to be social when one would rather Read more
Sherlock's season two US premiere last week brought in a staggering 3.2 million viewers on PBS stations around the country, double that of member stations' average primetime broadcast, confirming that the clever British interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic sleuth story may be the best yet. During a fan preview of the season, we sat down with creator Steven Moffat, producer Sue Read more
Emma Watson struck a pose for the July edition of Vogue, which will be on newsstands June 21. The actress is prepping for the release of the final film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, ahead of its release on July 15. Emma has been busy shooting The Perks of Being a Wallflower in Pittsburgh, but she'll soon leave the set for a global press tour with Daniel Read more
Emma Watson was decked out yesterday to shoot The Perks of Being a Wallflower in Pittsburgh. She spent the long Memorial Day weekend near the western Pennsylvania city, working on the movie and hanging out with her costars. There was also a chance for Emma Watson to slip on a sports bra for a jog. She's focusing on filming for the time being, though soon Emma will change into promotional mode Read more
